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Old 27 September 2012, 01:33 AM   #1
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OT Pocket watch repair

I am wondering if any of you watch enthusiasts can help me out.

Many years ago my father gave me an antique Elgin pocket watch. My parents divorced shortly after that, and I had little contact with my father beyond the divorce. He has long since passed away.

I though that I had lost the watch not long after he had given it to me. Imagine my surprise when I was going through some old things in my attic that had been boxed up for years when I came across the pocket watch that my father gave me over thirty years ago. (not to mention a bunch of other really neat things from my childhood)

Using the names and serial numbers on the watch and case I was able to find that the mechanism was made in the 1890's and the case we early 20th century.

The watch is an Elgin Watch Company pocket watch. It is currently not working, and is missing the crown. The watch is not particularly valuable, but it has obvious sentimental value to me. I'd like to be able to get it repaired. Someday I'd like to pass it on to my son. It is the only item that I have that connects me to my father.

Do any of you know of someone who specializes in repairing antique pocket watches?

Thanks,

Paul Garvin
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Old 27 September 2012, 03:35 AM   #2
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No Problem send it on down I have original part sets for most pocket watches. Rikki
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Old 27 September 2012, 03:43 AM   #3
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No Problem send it on down I have original part sets for most pocket watches. Rikki
You'll have to excuse my lack of familiarity Rikki. I am relatively new to this forum. I have read a good number of very positive comments about your service, but I am completely unaware of what it would entail.

Where and how should I send it?

Is there any pertinent information that you need in advance?
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Old 27 September 2012, 09:32 AM   #4
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Hi just go to my website www.timecareinc.com home page click on shipping form print out fill out and ship. Just drop me a line when it's in the mail. email address is Rikki.234@hotmail.com or you can call me at 727-215-8870 and we'll talk about what you want or don't want done. Thanx Rikki
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Old 27 September 2012, 11:48 PM   #5
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Just checked your website. Great info there. I will get things together and contact you. Probably some time next week. Thank you very much!
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